Alright, let’s talk about this Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with the see-through back. I’ve been eyeing this beauty for a while, and I finally decided to pull the trigger. This whole journey started because I was just fascinated by the idea of seeing the movement inside a watch. I mean, who wouldn’t be?
So, the first thing I did was hit up a few watch forums. I wanted to know when Omega started making Speedmasters with the transparent back, and I got some interesting bits. I even found some old posts that were a blast from the past. One of them was from a guy back in 2019, talking about his trip through Heathrow Terminal 3, and another was all about a vintage 105.012 from ’63. And then there’s this one dude who just installed a see-through back on his watch. Crazy, right?
Next, I started hunting for where to buy one. Let me tell you, there are a ton of places to get these watches. I stumbled upon this one site that has new offers daily, but the prices were all over the place. Found one for like, 5 bucks – seriously, what a steal! But hey, I’m not just about the price. I want the real deal.
I also did some digging on the whole water resistance thing. Turns out, some Speedmasters can handle water better than others. Like, the Co-Axial Master Chronometer ones can go down to 100 meters. But the older ones? Maybe just 30 meters. So, no deep-sea diving with those, I guess. And yeah, these watches hold their value pretty well, especially the vintage and limited edition ones. So, that’s a plus.
Then, I found this listing for a sapphire crystal case back. Apparently, it’s a genuine Omega part for the Speedmaster Professional with the 1861 or 1863 movement. This got me thinking, maybe I could just get the case back and put it on a regular Speedmaster. But then, where’s the fun in that? I want the whole package.
After all this searching and researching, I finally got my hands on a hesalite Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. It’s not the see-through back one, but it’s a start. I’m thinking of maybe, just maybe, swapping out the back for a transparent one down the line. We’ll see.
Here’s what I did, step-by-step:
- Researched: Dove deep into forums and websites to learn about the history and availability of the see-through back Speedmasters.
- Searched: Looked everywhere online for the best place to buy, comparing prices and authenticity.
- Compared: Weighed the pros and cons of buying a ready-made see-through back model versus getting a regular one and modifying it.
- Decided: Went with a hesalite Speedmaster for now, with maybe a plan to customize it later.
So, that’s my story so far. It’s been a wild ride, but hey, that’s what makes it fun. I’m still stoked about the whole see-through back idea, and who knows, maybe one day I’ll have that on my wrist. But for now, I’m pretty happy with my hesalite Speedy. It’s a classic, and it’s got that whole moon landing history going for it. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
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